October 1, 2019 Raising Readers Together Club | Wilkinsburg The Raising Readers Together Club runs weekly and explores the importance of acceptance, equality, and tolerance through reading. These sessions are suitable for children ages five and younger. Healthy snacks, discussion, and family activities are provided. Fall 2019 Books: October 7: Raising A Reader Anansi the Spider: A Tale from the Ashanti Brown Bear, Brown Bear, What Do You See? October 14: Read It Again! Can You Say Moo! Moo! Too? Just a Minute: A Trickster Tale and Counting Book October 21: Family Feelings When Sophie Gets Angry – Really, Really Angry Amazing Feelings October 28: Literacy in the Digital Age Blackout The Very Hungry Caterpillar November 4: Series Celebration Questions For questions or more information, contact Vanessa Thompson at 412.567.1301 or vanessa@tryingtogether.org. Share this flyer with your network.
September 19, 2019 Ensuring the Safety of All PA Children in Care | Webinar Join the Pennsylvania Child Care Association (PACCA) on October 9 for “Meeting the Requirements of CPSL: Ensuring the Safety of All Children in Care throughout PA” to learn more about how to meet the updated Child Protective Service Law requirements. About This free webinar will focus on the changes to the Child Protective Service Law. This includes the National Sex Offender Registry (NSOR) requirements, requirements for facility persons who have resided outside of Pennsylvania in the last five years, requirements for volunteers to obtain all clearances/verifications, and the ending of provisional hires. Registration To register, visit the event webpage. More Information For more information, contact PACCA at 717.657.9000.
September 12, 2019 First-Aid & CPR Training | Homewood Attention, providers! Trying Together is partnering to offer a First Aid and CPR training session. For $14 per person, each attendee receives training, lunch, and certification cards. Space is limited to 20 people and registration is required by Friday, September 20. More Information For more information, contact Sarah Byrne-Houser at 412.467.3598 or sarah@tryingtogether.org. Share this flyer with your network. Registration To register, complete the form below!
September 9, 2019 Women’s Rap Are you a single mom or caregiver in need of self-care? Women’s Rap provides a safe place for communication, encouragement, and reflection. Join us to build your confidence, gratitude, and supportive relationships with other women. Dinner is served between 5:00–5:45 p.m. and group starts promptly at 6:00 p.m. Parent-child interactions are from 7:00–8:00 p.m. More Information For more information, contact Toni Beasley at toni@tryingtogether.org or 412.727.6649. Share this flyer with your networks.
September 5, 2019 Registration Open for UnConference: The Business of Child Care On Saturday, October 19, Trying Together will host UnConference: The Business Side of Child Care to explore the fundamentals of running a successful child care business. About Child care centers play a vital role in the success of families and their young children. For parents and caregivers, access to care is necessary to remain or renter the workforce, an effort often needed to ensure financial security. For children, access to care means access to a world of social, emotional, physical, and cognitive growth opportunities. However, even with invaluable benefits, it can be expensive to establish, manage, and maintain a family, center-based, or relative child care facility. That’s why Trying Together is hosting UnConference: The Business of Child Care. From marketing and human resources to day-to-day accountability and business planning, this UnConference will dive deep into the business fundamentals of running a successful child care business. Participants will hear from Keynote Speaker Rona Nesbit, CFO of the Pittsburgh Cultural Trust, participate in hands-on workshops, enjoy panel discussions with audience Q&A sessions, and more. The event will also feature presenters from Trying Together, PNC Financial Services, Shared Source PA, and more. Conference Details UnConference: The Business of Child Care Saturday, October 19, 2019 8:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. Allegheny Intermediate Unit 475 East Waterfront Drive, Homestead, PA 15120 What’s Included By attending the UnConference, professionals will: enjoy a light breakfast and lunch, participate in hands-on, interactive workshops, network with professional colleagues, and be eligible to receive 5.5 PQAS/DHS credits and/or Act 28 hours. Registration Registrations to attend must be submitted by 5 p.m. on Friday, October 11, 2019. For individuals or groups with less than six people, please register using the form below. For groups of more than six people, contact Yu-Ling at conference@tryingtogether.org to learn more about receiving a 10% discount. When workshops are finalized, participants will receive an email from Yu-Ling to select their preferred workshops. Due to limited space in each workshop, Trying Together recommends registering early as placement is dependent on the date of your registration. UnConference staff will do their best to match participants with their requested workshops, but placement is not guaranteed. More Information For more information, visit Trying Together’s UnConference webpage. Share this flyer with your network.
UnConference: The Business of Child Care Are you interested in learning about the business fundamentals of running a successful child care business? Join Trying Together in Homestead on Saturday, October 19 for UnConference: The Business of Child Care! About This UnConference dives into the business fundamentals of a successful child care business, from marketing and human resources to day-to-day accountability and business planning. Keynote Rona Nesbit, CFO of the Pittsburgh Cultural Trust, will share the benefits of shared services and how the award-winning Cultural District shared services model has provided growth, benefits, and smart business insights to downtown-based performing arts organizations. Following the keynote, Rachelle Duffy of Trying Together moderates a panel discussion and audience “Q&A” on how shared services can and does work for child care centers. Attendees will then engage in two workshops, featuring presenters from Trying Together, PNC Financial Services, Shared Source PA, and more. What Is Included 5.5 PQAS/DHS credits and/or Act 28 hours Light breakfast and lunch Networking with colleagues Hands-on, interactive workshops Refund policy Registration Registrations to attend must be submitted by 5 p.m. on Friday, October 11, 2019. For individuals or groups with less than six people, please register using the form below. There is a 10% discount for groups of more than six people. For more information, contact Yu-Ling at conference@tryingtogether.org. When workshops are finalized, you will receive an email from Yu-Ling to select your preferred workshops. Due to limited space in each workshop, we recommend registering early as placement is dependent on the date of your registration. We will do our best to place you in your requested workshop, but this is not guaranteed. Attendees can receive refunds if requested 30 days in advance of the UnConference date. For refunds, please email Yu-Ling at conference@tryingtogether.org. More Information For more information, please visit the event webpage. Share this flyer with your network.
September 4, 2019 Kids and Caregivers Nature Walk in Frick Park Kids and caregivers are invited to join the Nine Mile Run Watershed Association for an interactive, kid-friendly nature walk in Frick Park. Participants will meet at the soccer field at the end of the Fern Hollow parking lot, located at the bottom of Lancaster Avenue. Registration To register, visit the event webpage. Learn More For more information, contact Lindsey-Rose Flowers at lindsey.rose@ninemilerun.org or 412.371.8779, ext. 123.
August 30, 2019 Webinar | Exploring SCIENCE! with Preschoolers Join the National Center on Early Childhood Development, Teaching, and Learning on November 5 for their upcoming webinar, “Little Scientists: Exploring SCIENCE! with Preschoolers.” About Discover the “science” component of STEM, including how preschoolers use the scientific method to figure out how the world works. Preschool teachers and family child care providers will learn strategies and teaching practices that help all children explore science concepts. The webinar will also highlight strategies for using art to encourage science learning. Register To register and learn more, visit the event webpage! *Information provided by ECLKC
Enrolling and Supporting Families Experiencing Homelessness Join the National Center on Parent, Family, and Community Engagement on October 1 for their upcoming webinar, “Enrolling and Supporting Families Experiencing Homelessness: Conversations with Families about Living Experiences and Housing Goals.” About Staff in Head Start, Early Head Start, and child care programs are often in a position to have talks with families about their living situation. They can use the definition of homelessness included in the McKinney-Vento Act as a blueprint for providing information and support to families. In this webinar, develop a shared understanding of McKinney-Vento definition and common terms as they appear in regulation and practice. Learn how relationship building and exemplary practices are key when in engaging in sensitive conversations with families. This is the first webinar in the Enrolling and Supporting Families Experiencing Homelessness Webinar Series. Register To register and learn more, visit the event webpage! *Information provided by ECLKC
Webinar | Including and Teaching Young Children with Disabilities Join Dr. Susan Sandall on September 12 for her upcoming webinar, “Building Blocks for Including and Teaching Young Children with Disabilities.” About This edWebinar will provide information about the development, use, and latest revision to “Building Blocks for Teaching Preschoolers with Special Needs”, a multi-tiered framework for planning and providing individualized support and instruction for young children with disabilities or other special needs. Learn about the four levels of support as well as practical, research-based practices for use in inclusive classrooms and other early learning environments. Presenters will also highlight various forms and resources for planning, teaching, and monitoring children’s progress. This webinar is suitable for pre-k teachers, early childhood faculty, school and district leaders, and curriculum and instruction department chairs. Register To register and learn more, visit the edWeb website! About the Presenter Dr. Susan Sandall is Professor Emeritus at the University of Washington (UW). She has directed personnel preparation projects, developed curriculum materials for all age groups, and published materials on educational practices to facilitate optimal outcomes for infants, toddlers, and preschoolers with disabilities. *Information provided by EdWeb
